Dovato Drug Information

Generic name: DOLUTEGRAVIR SODIUM AND LAMIVUDINE

Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC] Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]

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Uses of Dovato

is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 25 kg with no antiretroviral treatment history or to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen with no history of treatment failure and no known substitutions associated with resistance to the individual components of DOVATO. DOVATO, a two-drug combination of dolutegravir (integrase strand transfer inhibitor ) and lamivudine (nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor ) is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 25 kg with no antiretroviral treatment history or to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen with no history of treatment failure and no known substitutions associated with resistance to the individual components of DOVATO.

Dosage & Administration of Dovato

Coadministered DrugDosing Recommendation
Carbamazepine, rifampinAn additional dolutegravir 50-mg tablet, separated by 12 hours from DOVATO, should be taken.

Side Effects of Dovato

  • The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling:
  • Patients co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]
  • Hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]
  • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]
  • Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )]
  • Immune reconstitution syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] The most common adverse reactions (all grades) observed in ≥2% (in those receiving DOVATO) were headache, nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, fatigue, and anxiety. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact ViiV Healthcare at 1-877-844-8872 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Clinical Trials in Adults with No Antiretroviral Treatment History The safety assessment of DOVATO in HIV-1–infected adults with no antiretroviral treatment history and with a plasma viral load ≤500,000 HIV-1 RNA copies/mL at the screening visit, is based on the pooled Week 144 analyses of data from 2 identical, multicenter, double-blind, controlled trials, GEMINI-1 and GEMINI-2. A total of 1,433 HIV-1–infected adults with no antiretroviral treatment history received either dolutegravir (TIVICAY) 50 mg plus lamivudine (EPIVIR) 300 mg, as a complete regimen once daily, or TIVICAY 50 mg plus fixed-dose combination tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)/emtricitabine (FTC) (TRUVADA), administered once daily. The rates of adverse events leading to discontinuation in the pooled analysis were 4% of subjects who received TIVICAY plus EPIVIR and 5% in subjects who received TIVICAY plus TRUVADA. The most common adverse events leading to discontinuation were psychiatric disorders: 2% of subjects who received TIVICAY plus EPIVIR and 1% in subjects who received TIVICAY plus TRUVADA. Adverse reactions (all grades) observed in at least 2% of subjects in either treatment arm of the Week 144 pooled analysis from GEMINI-1 and GEMINI-2 trials are provided in Table 2 . The adverse reactions observed for TIVICAY plus EPIVIR in the Week 144 analysis of the pooled data from GEMINI-1 and GEMINI-2 were generally consistent with the adverse reaction profiles and severities for the individual components when administered with other antiretroviral agents. Table 2. Adverse Reactions (All Grades) Reported in ≥2% of Subjects in Any Treatment Group in Adults with No Antiretroviral Treatment History in GEMINI-1 and GEMINI-2 (Week 144 Pooled Analysis) a Fatigue: includes fatigue, asthenia, and malaise. Adverse Reaction TIVICAY plus EPIVIR (n = 716) TIVICAY plus TRUVADA (n = 717) Headache 3% 4% Nausea 2% 6% Diarrhea 2% 3% Insomnia 2% 3% Fatigue a 2% 2% Anxiety 2% 1% Dizziness 1% 2% Adverse reactions of at least Grade 2 occurring in ≥1% of subjects treated with TIVICAY plus EPIVIR were headache, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and insomnia (all at 1%). Less Common Adverse Reactions: The following adverse reactions (all grades) occurred in <2% of subjects receiving dolutegravir plus lamivudine or are from studies described in the prescribing information of the individual components, TIVICAY (dolutegravir) and EPIVIR (lamivudine). Some events have been included because of their seriousness and assessment of potential causal relationship. Blood and Lymphatic Systems Disorders: Anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia. Gastrointestinal Disorders: Abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, flatulence, upper abdominal pain, vomiting. General: Fever. Hepatobiliary Disorders: Hepatitis. Immune System Disorders: Hypersensitivity, immune reconstitution syndrome. Musculoskeletal Disorders: Myositis. Nervous System Disorders: Somnolence. Psychiatric Disorders: Abnormal dreams, depression. Suicidal ideation, attempt, behavior, or completion; these events were observed primarily in subjects with a pre-existing history of depression or other psychiatric illness. Renal and Urinary Disorders: Renal impairment. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Pruritus, rash. Clinical Trials in Virologically Suppressed Adults The safety of DOVATO in virologically suppressed adults was based on Week 144 data from 740 subjects in a randomized, parallel-group, open-label, multicenter, non-inferiority controlled trial (TANGO). Subjects who were on a stable suppressive tenofovir alafenamide-based regimen (TBR) were randomized to receive DOVATO once daily or continue with their TBR for up to 148 weeks; at Week 148, the subjects randomized to continue with their TBR were switched to DOVATO once daily. All subjects are followed up to Week 200. Overall, the safety profile of DOVATO in virologically suppressed adult subjects in the TANGO trial was similar to that of TIVICAY plus EPIVIR in subjects with no antiretroviral treatment history in the GEMINI trials [see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 )]. Adverse reactions observed in at least 2% of subjects in the TANGO trial who were treated with DOVATO were weight increased (3%) and insomnia (2%). Laboratory Abnormalities Selected laboratory abnormalities with a worsening grade from baseline and representing the worst-grade toxicity are presented in Table 3 . The mean change from baseline observed for selected lipid values is presented in Table 4 . Table 3. Selected Laboratory Abnormalities (Grades 2 to 4; Week 144 Pooled Analyses) in GEMINI-1 and GEMINI-2 Trials ULN = Upper limit of normal. Laboratory Parameter Abnormality TIVICAY plus EPIVIR (n = 716) TIVICAY plus TRUVADA (n = 717) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) Grade 2 (2.5 to <5.0 x ULN) 4% 4% Grade 3 to 4 (≥5.0 x ULN) 4% 3% Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) Grade 2 (2.5 to <5.0 x ULN) 5% 5% Grade 3 to 4 (≥5.0 x ULN) 3% 4% Total bilirubin Grade 2 (1.6 to <2.6 x ULN) 3% 4% Grade 3 to 4 (≥2.6 x ULN) 1% 1% Creatine kinase Grade 2 (6.0 to <10 x ULN) 5% 5% Grade 3 to 4 (≥10.0 x ULN) 8% 9% Hyperglycemia (glucose) Grade 2 (126 to 250 mg/dL) 11% 8% Grade 3 to 4 (>250 mg/dL) 1% 1% Hypophosphatemia (phosphate) Grade 2 (1.4 to <2.0 mg/dL) 11% 12% Grade 3 to 4 (<1.4 mg/dL) 1% 2% Lipase Grade 2 (1.5 to <3.0 x ULN) 7% 8% Grade 3 to 4 (≥3.0 x ULN) 3% 5% Table 4. Mean Change from Baseline in Fasted Lipid Values (Week 144 Pooled Analyses a ) in GEMINI 1 and GEMINI 2 Trials HDL = High density lipoprotein; LDL = Low density lipoprotein. a Subjects on lipid-lowering agents at baseline are excluded (TIVICAY plus EPIVIR, n = 30; TIVICAY plus TRUVADA, n = 23). The last available fasted, on-treatment lipid value prior to initiation of a lipid-lowering agent was carried forward in place of observed values after initiation of a lipid-lowering agent. A total of 51 and 28 subjects receiving TIVICAY plus EPIVIR and TIVICAY plus TRUVADA, respectively, initiated lipid-lowering agents post-baseline. Laboratory Parameter Preferred Term TIVICAY plus EPIVIR (n = 716) TIVICAY plus TRUVADA (n = 717) Cholesterol (mg/dL) 15 -2 HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) 7 4 LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) 7 -4 Triglycerides (mg/dL) 10 -9 Total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol ratio -0.2 -0.4 Changes in Serum Creatinine: Dolutegravir has been shown to increase serum creatinine due to inhibition of tubular secretion of creatinine without affecting renal glomerular function [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] . Increases in serum creatinine occurred within the first 4 weeks of treatment in both arms and remained stable through 144 weeks. A mean change from baseline of 0.144 mg/dL and 0.176 mg/dL was observed after 144 weeks of treatment with TIVICAY plus EPIVIR and TIVICAY plus TRUVADA, respectively. These changes are not considered to be clinically relevant. Clinical Trial Experience in Adolescents The safety of DOVATO was evaluated in HIV‑1–infected treatment-naïve subjects between 12 to less than 18 years of age and weighing at least 25 kg (N = 32) through Week 48, in an open label clinical trial, DANCE (Trial 205861). Overall, the observed safety profile in adolescent subjects was similar to those seen in adults [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 ), and Clinical Studies ( 14.4 )] . 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postmarketing experience in patients receiving a dolutegravir- or lamivudine-containing regimen. Because postmarketing reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Body as a Whole Redistribution/accumulation of body fat. Endocrine and Metabolic Hyperglycemia. General Weakness. Hemic and Lymphatic Anemia (including pure red cell aplasia, sideroblastic anemia, and severe anemias progressing on therapy). Hepatic and Pancreatic Lactic acidosis and hepatic steatosis, pancreatitis, posttreatment exacerbations of HBV [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.4 )] . Hepatobiliary Disorders Acute liver failure, hepatotoxicity. Hypersensitivity Anaphylaxis, urticaria. Investigations Weight increased. Musculoskeletal Arthralgia, creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) elevation, muscle weakness, myalgia, rhabdomyolysis. Nervous System Paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy. Skin Alopecia.

Warnings & Cautions for Dovato

  • Hypersensitivity reactions characterized by rash, constitutional findings, and sometimes organ dysfunction, including liver injury, have been reported with dolutegravir. Discontinue DOVATO immediately if signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions develop, as a delay in stopping treatment may result in a life-threatening reaction. ( 5.2 )
  • Hepatotoxicity has been reported in patients receiving a dolutegravir-containing regimen. Patients with underlying hepatitis B or C may be at increased risk for worsening or development of transaminase elevations with DOVATO. Monitoring for hepatotoxicity is recommended. ( 5.3 )
  • Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogues. ( 5.4 )
  • Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy. ( 5.6 ) 5.1 Patients Co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV: Emergence of Lamivudine-Resistant HBV and the Risk of Posttreatment Exacerbations of HBV All patients with HIV-1 should be tested for the presence of HBV prior to or when initiating DOVATO. Emergence of Lamivudine-Resistant HBV Safety and efficacy of lamivudine have not been established for treatment of chronic HBV in subjects dually infected with HIV-1 and HBV. Emergence of HBV variants associated with resistance to lamivudine has been reported in HIV‑1–infected subjects who have received lamivudine‑containing antiretroviral regimens in the presence of concurrent infection with HBV. If a decision is made to administer DOVATO to patients co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV, additional treatment should be considered for appropriate treatment of chronic HBV; otherwise, consider an alternative regimen. Severe Acute Exacerbations of HBV in Patients Co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV Severe acute exacerbations of HBV have been reported in patients who are co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV and have discontinued products containing lamivudine, and may occur with discontinuation of DOVATO. Patients who are co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV who discontinue DOVATO should be closely monitored with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months after stopping treatment with DOVATO. If appropriate, initiation of anti-HBV therapy may be warranted, especially in patients with advanced liver disease or cirrhosis, since posttreatment exacerbation of hepatitis may lead to hepatic decompensation and liver failure. 5.2 Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with the use of dolutegravir, a component of DOVATO, and were characterized by rash, constitutional findings, and sometimes organ dysfunction, including liver injury. These events were reported in <1% of subjects receiving dolutegravir in Phase 3 clinical trials. Discontinue DOVATO immediately if signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions develop (including, but not limited to, severe rash or rash accompanied by fever, general malaise, fatigue, muscle or joint aches, blisters or peeling of the skin, oral blisters or lesions, conjunctivitis, facial edema, hepatitis, eosinophilia, angioedema, difficulty breathing). Clinical status, including liver aminotransferases, should be monitored and appropriate therapy initiated. Delay in stopping treatment with DOVATO or other suspect agents after the onset of hypersensitivity may result in a life-threatening reaction [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . 5.3 Hepatotoxicity Hepatic adverse events have been reported in patients receiving a dolutegravir-containing regimen [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Patients with underlying hepatitis B or C may be at increased risk for worsening or development of transaminase elevations with use of DOVATO [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . In some cases, the elevations in transaminases were consistent with immune reconstitution syndrome or HBV reactivation particularly in the setting where anti-hepatitis therapy was withdrawn. Cases of hepatic toxicity, including elevated serum liver biochemistries, hepatitis, and acute liver failure, have also been reported in patients receiving a dolutegravir-containing regimen who had no pre-existing hepatic disease or other identifiable risk factors. Drug-induced liver injury leading to liver transplant has been reported with TRIUMEQ (abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine). Monitoring for hepatotoxicity is recommended. 5.4 Lactic Acidosis and Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogues, including lamivudine (a component of DOVATO). A majority of these cases have been in women. Female sex and obesity may be risk factors for the development of lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis in patients treated with antiretroviral nucleoside analogues. Monitor closely when administering DOVATO to any patient with known risk factors for liver disease. Treatment with DOVATO should be suspended in any patient who develops clinical or laboratory findings suggestive of lactic acidosis or pronounced hepatotoxicity, which may include hepatomegaly and steatosis even in the absence of marked transaminase elevations. 5.5 Risk of Adverse Reactions or Loss of Virologic Response Due to Drug Interactions The coadministration of DOVATO and other drugs may result in known or potentially significant drug interactions, some of which may lead to [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.4 )] :
  • Loss of therapeutic effect of DOVATO and possible development of resistance.
  • Possible clinically significant adverse reactions from greater exposures of coadministered drugs. See Table 5 for steps to prevent or manage these possible and known significant drug interactions, including dosing recommendations. Consider the potential for drug interactions prior to and during therapy with DOVATO, review coadministered drugs during therapy with DOVATO, and monitor for the adverse reactions associated with the coadministered drugs. 5.6 Immune Reconstitution Syndrome Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy, including DOVATO. During the initial phase of combination antiretroviral treatment, patients whose immune systems respond may develop an inflammatory response to indolent or residual opportunistic infections (such as Mycobacterium avium infection, cytomegalovirus, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia [PCP], or tuberculosis), which may necessitate further evaluation and treatment. Autoimmune disorders (such as Graves’ disease, polymyositis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome) have also been reported to occur in the setting of immune reconstitution; however, the time to onset is more variable and can occur many months after initiation of treatment.

Drug Interactions with Dovato

  • DOVATO is a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection; therefore, coadministration with other antiretroviral drugs for the treatment of HIV-1 infection is not recommended. ( 7.1 )
  • Refer to the full prescribing information for important drug interactions with DOVATO. ( 4 , 5.5 , 7 ) 7.1 Coadministration with Other Antiretroviral Drugs DOVATO is a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection; therefore, coadministration with other antiretroviral drugs for the treatment of HIV-1 infection is not recommended [see Indications and Usage ( 1 )] . Information regarding potential drug-drug interactions with other antiretroviral drugs is not provided [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. 7.2 Potential for DOVATO to Affect Other Drugs Dolutegravir, a component of DOVATO, inhibits the renal organic cation transporters (OCT)2 and multidrug and toxin extrusion transporter (MATE)1; thus, it may increase plasma concentrations of drugs eliminated via OCT2 or MATE1 such as dofetilide, dalfampridine, and metformin [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.4 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. 7.3 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect the Components of DOVATO Dolutegravir is metabolized by uridine diphosphate (UDP)-glucuronosyl transferase (UGT)1A1 with some contribution from cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A. Dolutegravir is also a substrate of UGT1A3, UGT1A9, breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) in vitro. Drugs that induce those enzymes and transporters may decrease dolutegravir plasma concentrations and reduce the therapeutic effect of DOVATO [see Drug Interactions ( 7.4 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Coadministration of DOVATO and other drugs that inhibit these enzymes may increase dolutegravir plasma concentrations. Coadministration of dolutegravir with polyvalent cation-containing products may lead to decreased absorption of dolutegravir [see Drug Interactions ( 7.4 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . 7.4 Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions No drug interaction studies were conducted with DOVATO. The drug interactions described are based on studies conducted with dolutegravir or lamivudine when administered alone [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Information regarding potential drug interactions with DOVATO are provided in Table 5 . These recommendations are based on either drug interaction trials or predicted interactions due to the expected magnitude of interaction and potential for serious adverse events or loss of efficacy [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. Table 5. Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions for DOVATO: Alterations in Dose May Be Recommended Based on Drug Interaction Trials or Predicted Interactions ↑ = Increase, ↓ = Decrease. a See Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) Table 8 or Table 9 for magnitude of interaction. Coadministered Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration Clinical Comment Antiarrhythmic: Dofetilide ↑Dofetilide Coadministration is contraindicated with DOVATO [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . Anticonvulsant: Carbamazepine a ↓Dolutegravir An additional dolutegravir 50-mg dose should be taken, separated by 12 hours from DOVATO [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] . Anticonvulsants: Oxcarbazepine Phenytoin Phenobarbital ↓Dolutegravir Avoid coadministration with DOVATO because there are insufficient data to make dosing recommendations. Antidiabetic: Metformin a ↑Metformin Refer to the prescribing information for metformin for assessing the benefit and risk of concomitant use of DOVATO and metformin. Antimycobacterial: Rifampin a ↓Dolutegravir An additional 50-mg dose of dolutegravir should be taken, separated by 12 hours from DOVATO [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] . Herbal product: St. John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) ↓Dolutegravir Avoid coadministration with DOVATO because there are insufficient data to make dosing recommendations. Medications containing polyvalent cations (e.g., Mg or Al): Cation-containing antacids a or laxatives Sucralfate Buffered medications ↓Dolutegravir Administer DOVATO 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking medications containing polyvalent cations. Oral calcium and iron supplements , including multivitamins containing calcium or iron a ↓Dolutegravir When taken with food, DOVATO and supplements or multivitamins containing calcium or iron can be taken at the same time. Under fasting conditions, DOVATO should be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking supplements containing calcium or iron. Potassium channel blocker: Dalfampridine ↑Dalfampridine Elevated levels of dalfampridine increase the risk of seizures. The potential benefits of taking dalfampridine concurrently with DOVATO should be considered against the risk of seizures in these patients. Sorbitol a ↓Lamivudine When possible, avoid use of sorbitol-containing medicines with DOVATO.

Pregnancy Safety for Dovato

Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in individuals exposed to DOVATO during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1‑800‑258‑4263. Risk Summary Data from two, ongoing birth outcome surveillance studies in Botswana and Eswatini which together include over 14,000 individuals evaluated during pregnancy show similar prevalence of neural tube defects among infants born to individuals taking dolutegravir at the time of conception compared to those born to individuals taking non-dolutegravir-containing regimens at conception or infants born to HIV-negative individuals (see Data). There are insufficient human data on the use of DOVATO during pregnancy to definitively assess a drug-associated risk for birth defects and miscarriage. However, available human data from the APR with the individual components of DOVATO do not indicate an increased risk of birth defects (see Data). The background risk for major birth defects for the indicated population is unknown.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background rate for major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. In animal reproduction studies, no evidence of adverse developmental outcomes (including neural tube defects) was observed with dolutegravir at systemic exposures (AUC) less than (rabbits) and 50 times (rats) the exposure in humans at the recommended human dose (RHD) (see Data). Oral administration of lamivudine to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis resulted in embryolethality at systemic exposure (AUC) similar to the RHD; however, no adverse developmental effects were observed with oral administration of lamivudine to pregnant rats during organogenesis at plasma concentrations (C max ) 35 times the RHD (see Data). Data Human Data: Dolutegravir: Observational studies: The first interim analysis from an ongoing birth outcome surveillance study in Botswana identified an association between dolutegravir and an increased risk of neural tube defects when dolutegravir was administered at the time of conception and in early pregnancy. A subsequent analysis was conducted based on a larger cohort from the birth outcome surveillance study in Botswana and included over 9,460 individuals exposed to dolutegravir at conception, 23,664 individuals exposed to non-dolutegravir-containing regimens, and 170,723 HIV-negative pregnant individuals.

The prevalence of neural tube defects in infants delivered to individuals taking dolutegravir at conception was 0.11% (95% CI: 0.05-0.19%). The observed prevalence rate did not differ significantly from that of infants delivered to individuals taking non-dolutegravir-containing regimens (0.11%, 95% CI: 0.07-0.16%), or to HIV-negative individuals (0.06%, 95% CI: 0.05-0.08%). The Eswatini birth outcome surveillance study includes 9,743 individuals exposed to dolutegravir at conception, 1,838 individuals exposed to non-dolutegravir-containing regimens, and 32,259 HIV-negative pregnant individuals. The prevalence of neural tube defects in infants delivered to individuals taking dolutegravir at conception was 0.08% (95% CI: 0.04-0.16%). The observed prevalence rate did not differ significantly from that of infants delivered to individuals taking non-dolutegravir-containing regimens (0.22%, 95% CI: 0.06-0.56%) or to HIV-negative individuals (0.08%, 95% CI: 0.06-0.12%). The observed prevalence of neural tube defects in infants delivered to individuals taking non-dolutegravir-containing regimens had a wide confidence interval due to low sample size. Limitations of these birth outcome surveillance studies include insufficient data to determine if baseline characteristics were balanced between the study groups or to assess other factors such as the use of folic acid during the preconception or first trimester periods.

Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry: Based on prospective reports to the APR, of 1,377 exposures to dolutegravir during pregnancy resulting in live births (including 874 exposed in the first trimester), the prevalence of defects in live births was 3.3% (95% CI: 2.2% to 4.7%) following first-trimester exposure to dolutegravir-containing regimens and 5.0% (95% CI: 3.2% to 7.3%) following second-/third-trimester exposure to dolutegravir-containing regimens. In the U.S. reference population of the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program (MACDP), the background birth defect rate was 2.7%. Dolutegravir has been shown to cross the placenta. In a clinical trial in Uganda and South Africa in women during the last trimester of pregnancy receiving dolutegravir 50 mg once daily, the ratio of median dolutegravir concentration in fetal umbilical cord to that in maternal peripheral plasma was 1.21 (range 0.51 to 2.11) (n = 15). Lamivudine: Based on prospective reports to the APR of exposures to lamivudine during pregnancy resulting in live births (including over 5,600 exposed in the first trimester and over 7,500 exposed in the second/third trimester), there was no difference between the overall risk of birth defects for lamivudine compared with the background birth defect rate of 2.7% in the U.S. reference population of the MACDP. The prevalence of defects in live births was 3.1% (95% CI: 2.6% to 3.6%) following first trimester exposure to lamivudine-containing regimens and 2.9% (95% CI: 2.5% to 3.3%) following second/third trimester exposure to lamivudine-containing regimens.

Lamivudine pharmacokinetics were studied in pregnant women during 2 clinical trials conducted in South Africa. The trials assessed pharmacokinetics in 16 women at 36 weeks’ gestation using lamivudine 150 mg twice daily with zidovudine, 10 women at 38 weeks’ gestation using lamivudine 150 mg twice daily with zidovudine, and 10 women at 38 weeks’ gestation using lamivudine 300 mg twice daily without other antiretrovirals. These trials were not designed or powered to provide efficacy information.

Lamivudine concentrations were generally similar in maternal, neonatal, and umbilical cord serum samples. In a subset of subjects, amniotic fluid specimens were collected following natural rupture of membranes and confirmed that lamivudine crosses the placenta in humans. Based on limited data at delivery, median (range) amniotic fluid concentrations of lamivudine were 3.9-fold (1.2- to 12.8-fold) greater compared with paired maternal serum concentration (n = 8). Animal Data: Dolutegravir: Dolutegravir was administered orally to pregnant rats and rabbits (up to 1,000 mg/kg/day) on Gestation Days 6 to 17 and 6 to 18, respectively, and also to rats on Gestation Day 6 to Lactation/Postpartum Day 20. No adverse effects on embryo-fetal (rats and rabbits) or pre/postnatal (rats) development were observed up to the highest dose tested.

During organogenesis, systemic exposures (AUC) to dolutegravir in rabbits were less than the exposure in humans at the RHD and in rats were approximately 50 times the exposure in humans at the RHD. In the rat pre/postnatal development study, decreased body weight of the developing offspring was observed during lactation at a maternally toxic dose (approximately 50 times human exposure at the RHD). Lamivudine: Lamivudine was administered orally to pregnant rats (at 90, 600, and 4,000 mg/kg/day) and rabbits (at 90, 300 and 1,000 mg/kg/day and at 15, 40, and 90 mg/kg/day) during organogenesis (on Gestation Days 7 through 16 and 8 through 20 ). No evidence of fetal malformations due to lamivudine was observed in rats and rabbits at doses producing plasma concentrations (C max ) approximately 35 times higher than human exposure at the RHD. Evidence of early embryolethality was seen in the rabbit at systemic exposures (AUC) similar to those observed in humans, but there was no indication of this effect in the rat at plasma concentrations (C max ) 35 times higher than human exposure at the RHD. Studies in pregnant rats showed that lamivudine is transferred to the fetus through the placenta. In the fertility/pre- and postnatal development study in rats, lamivudine was administered orally at doses of 180, 900, and 4,000 mg/kg/day (from prior to mating through Postnatal Day 20). In the study, development of the offspring, including fertility and reproductive performance, was not affected by the maternal administration of lamivudine.

Pediatric Use of Dovato

Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of DOVATO for the treatment of HIV-1 infection have been established in adolescents 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 25 kg. Use of DOVATO for this indication is supported by DANCE trial in treatment-naïve adolescents and evidence from adequate and well-controlled trials in adults, GEMINI-1, GEMINI-2 (treatment-naïve adults) and TANGO (virologically-suppressed adults) . Overall, the safety and efficacy data in adolescent subjects from the DANCE trial were comparable to those observed in adults, and there was no clinically significant difference in exposure for the components of DOVATO . The safety and efficacy of DOVATO have not been established in pediatric patients less than 12 years of age or weighing less than 25 kg.

Contraindications for Dovato

  • is contraindicated in patients:
  • with prior hypersensitivity reaction to dolutegravir or lamivudine [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] .
  • receiving dofetilide due to the potential for increased dofetilide plasma concentrations and the risk for serious and/or life-threatening events [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2 )] .
  • Prior hypersensitivity reaction to dolutegravir or lamivudine. ( 4 )
  • Coadministration with dofetilide. ( 4 )

Overdosage Information for Dovato

There is no known specific treatment for overdose with DOVATO. If overdose occurs, the patient should be monitored, and standard supportive treatment applied as required. Dolutegravir As dolutegravir is highly bound to plasma proteins, it is unlikely that it will be significantly removed by dialysis. Lamivudine Because a negligible amount of lamivudine was removed via (4-hour) hemodialysis, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, and automated peritoneal dialysis, it is not known if continuous hemodialysis would provide clinical benefit in a lamivudine overdose event.

Clinical Studies of Dovato

Description of Clinical Trials

The efficacy and safety of DOVATO were evaluated in the studies summarized in Table 12. Table 12. Trials Conducted with DOVATO in HIV-1–Infected Subjects TBR = Tenofovir alafenamide-based regimen. Population Trial Trial Arms Timepoint (Week) Adults: Treatment-naïve GEMINI-1 GEMINI-2 Pooled presentation TIVICAY plus EPIVIR (n = 716) TIVICAY plus TRUVADA (n = 717) 144 Virologically suppressed TANGO DOVATO (n = 369) TBR (n = 372) 144 Adolescents: Treatment-naïve (12 to less than 18 years of age and weighing at least 25 kg) DANCE DOVATO (n = 32) 48

Clinical Trial Results in

HIV-1–Infected Adult Subjects with No Antiretroviral Treatment History GEMINI-1 and GEMINI-2 are identical 148-week, Phase 3, randomized, multicenter, parallel-group, non-inferiority trials. A total of 1,433 HIV-1–infected adults with no antiretroviral treatment history received treatment in the trials. Subjects were enrolled with a screening plasma HIV-1 RNA of 1,000 to ≤500,000 copies/mL and without evidence of major resistance-associated mutations or evidence of HBV infection.

Subjects were randomized to receive a 2-drug regimen of TIVICAY 50 mg plus EPIVIR 300 mg administered once daily or TIVICAY 50 mg plus fixed-dose TRUVADA administered once daily. The primary efficacy endpoint for each GEMINI trial was the proportion of subjects with plasma HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL at Week 48 (Snapshot algorithm) who were randomized and treated. At baseline, in the pooled analysis, the median age of subjects was 33 years of age, 15% female, 69% white, 9% were CDC Stage 3 (AIDS), the median plasma HIV-1 RNA was 4.4 log 10 copies/mL, 20% had HIV-1 RNA >100,000 copies/mL, the median CD4 + cell count was 432 cells/mm 3, and 8% had CD4 + cell count ≤200 cells/mm 3 ; these characteristics were similar between trials and treatment arms within each trial.

Week 144 outcomes (including outcomes by key baseline covariates) for the pooled GEMINI-1 and GEMINI-2 trials are shown in Table 13. The results of the pooled analysis are consistent with the results from the individual trials, for which the secondary endpoint is the difference in proportion of subjects with plasma HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL at Week 144 based on the Snapshot algorithm for TIVICAY plus EPIVIR versus TIVICAY plus TRUVADA. The proportions of subjects with plasma HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL in the group receiving TIVICAY plus EPIVIR versus TIVICAY plus TRUVADA were 79% and 83%, respectively, in GEMINI‑1 and 84% in both treatment arms of GEMINI-2. The adjusted difference was -3.6% (95% CI: -9.4%, 2.1) for GEMINI-1 and 0.0% (95% CI: -5.3%, 5.3%) for GEMINI-2. At Week 144, no subjects who met the protocol-defined confirmed virologic withdrawal criteria had any treatment-emergent substitutions associated with resistance to dolutegravir or NRTIs. Table 13. Pooled Virologic Outcomes of Randomized Treatment of HIV-1–Infected Adults with No Antiretroviral Treatment History in GEMINI-1 and GEMINI-2 Trials at Weeks 48 and 144 (Snapshot Algorithm) ART = antiretroviral treatment. a The results of the pooled analysis are similar to the individual trials, for which the primary endpoint (proportion of subjects with plasma HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL at Week 48 based on the Snapshot algorithm for TIVICAY plus EPIVIR versus TIVICAY plus TRUVADA) was met. The adjusted difference was -2.6% (95% CI: -6.7%, 1.5%) for GEMINI-1 and -0.7% (95% CI: -4.3%, 2.9%) for GEMINI-2. b Based on Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel-stratified analysis adjusting for the following baseline stratification factors: plasma HIV-1 RNA (≤100,000 copies/mL versus >100,000 copies/mL) and CD4 + cell count (≤200 cells/mm 3 versus >200 cells/mm 3 ). Pooled analysis also stratified by trial.

The other Snapshot outcomes (HIV-1 RNA ≥50 copies/mL and no virologic data in the visit window) were combined into a single category for the analysis. Virologic Outcomes GEMINI-1 and GEMINI-2 Pooled Data a Week 48 Week 144 TIVICAY plus EPIVIR (n = 716) TIVICAY plus TRUVADA (n = 717) TIVICAY plus EPIVIR (n = 716) TIVICAY plus TRUVADA (n = 717) HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL 91% 93% 82% 84% Treatment Difference (95% CI) b -1.7% (-4.4%, 1.1%) -1.8% (-5.8%, 2.1%) Virologic nonresponse 3% 2% 3% 3% Reasons Data in window ≥50 copies/mL 1% <1% <1% <1% Discontinued for lack of efficacy <1% <1% 1% <1% Discontinued for other reasons and ≥50 copies/mL <1% <1% <1% 2% Change in ART <1% <1% <1% <1% No virologic data at Week 48 or Week 144 window 6% 5% 15% 14% Reasons Discontinued trial due to adverse event or death 1% 2% 4% 4% Discontinued trial for other reasons 4% 3% 11% 9% Missing data during window but on trial <1% 0 <1% <1% Proportion (%) of Subjects with HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL by Baseline Category % (n/N) % (n/N) % (n/N) % (n/N) Plasma Viral Load (copies/mL) ≤100,000 91% (526/576) 94% (531/564) 81% (469/576) 84% (471/564) >100,000 92% (129/140) 90% (138/153) 82% (115/140) 84% (128/153) CD4 + (cells/mm 3 ) ≤200 79% (50/63) 93% (51/55) 67% (42/63) 76% (42/55) >200 93% (605/653) 93% (618/662) 83% (542/653) 84% (557/662) Gender Male 92% (555/603) 94% (580/619) 83% (500/603) 84% (517/619) Female 88% (100/113) 91% (89/98) 74% (84/113) 84% (82/98) Race White 93% (447/480) 95% (471/497) 85% (409/484) 86% (429/499) African-American/African Heritage 84% (83/99) 84% (64/76) 67% (60/90) 73% (52/71) Asian 94% (67/71) 94% (68/72) 79% (56/71) 82% (59/72) Other 88% (58/66) 92% (66/72) 83% (59/71) 79% (59/75) Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino 90% (193/215) 93% (216/232) 83% (178/215) 85% (197/232) Not Hispanic or Latino 92% (462/501) 93% (453/485) 81% (406/501) 83% (402/485) Age (years) <50 92% (597/651) 94% (597/637) 81% (530/651) 84% (533/637) ≥50 89% (58/65) 90% (72/80) 83% (54/65) 83% (66/80) The primary endpoint was assessed at Week 48 and the virologic success rate was 91% in the group receiving TIVICAY plus EPIVIR and 93% in the group receiving TIVICAY plus TRUVADA, with a treatment difference of -1.7% (95% CI: -4.4%, 1.1%) in the pooled data. The results of the pooled analysis are similar to the individual trials, for which the primary endpoint (proportion of subjects with plasma HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL at Week 48 based on the Snapshot algorithm for TIVICAY plus EPIVIR versus TIVICAY plus TRUVADA) was met.

The adjusted difference was -2.6% (95% CI: ‑6.7%, 1.5%) for GEMINI-1 and -0.7% (95% CI: ‑4.3%, 2.9%) for GEMINI-2. The adjusted mean change from baseline in CD4 + cell count based on the pooled analysis at Week 144 was 302 cells/mm 3 for the group receiving TIVICAY plus EPIVIR and 300 cells/mm 3 for the group receiving TIVICAY plus TRUVADA.

Clinical Trial Results in

HIV-1–Infected Virologically Suppressed Adult Subjects Who Switched to DOVATO The efficacy of DOVATO in HIV-1–infected, antiretroviral treatment-experienced, virologically suppressed subjects is supported by data from a 200-week, Phase 3, randomized, open-label, multicenter, parallel-group, non-inferiority controlled trial (TANGO). A total of 741 adult HIV-1–infected subjects who were on a stable suppressive TBR received treatment in the trial. Subjects were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive DOVATO once daily or continue with their TBR for up to 148 weeks; at Week 148, the subjects randomized to continue with their TBR were switched to DOVATO once daily. All subjects are followed up to Week 200. Randomization was stratified by baseline third-agent class (protease inhibitor, INSTI, or non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor ). The primary efficacy endpoint was the proportion of subjects with plasma HIV-1 RNA ≥50 copies/mL (virologic non-response) at Week 48 (Snapshot algorithm adjusting for randomization stratification factor). At baseline, the median age of subjects was 39 years of age, 8% were female, 21% non-white, 5% were CDC Class C (AIDS), and 98% of subjects had baseline CD4 + cell count ≥200 cells/mm 3 ; these characteristics were similar between treatment arms.

Subjects receiving DOVATO and a TBR had been on an antiretroviral regimen for a median of 2.8 and 2.9 years, respectively, prior to Day 1. Most subjects were on an integrase inhibitor-based TBR (78% and 80% of subjects who received DOVATO and a TBR, respectively). In the primary 48 week analysis, <1% of subjects in both arms experienced virologic failure (HIV-1 RNA ≥50 copies/mL) at Week 48 based on the Snapshot algorithm. Based on a 4% non-inferiority margin, DOVATO was non-inferior to TBR in the primary analysis (proportion of subjects with plasma HIV-1 RNA ≥50 copies/mL), as the upper bound of the 95% CI for the adjusted treatment difference (-1.2%, 0.7%) was less than 4%. At Week 144, the proportion of subjects with HIV-1 RNA ≥50 copies/mL (Snapshot) was 0.3% and 1.3% in the DOVATO and TBR treatment arms, respectively ( Table 14 ). Table 14 Virologic Outcomes of Randomized Treatment in TANGO Trial at Weeks 48 and 144 in Virologically Suppressed Subjects Who Switched to DOVATO ART = antiretroviral treatment; TBR = Tenofovir alafenamide-based regimen. a Based on a 4% non-inferiority margin, DOVATO is non-inferior to TBR at Week 48 in the primary analysis (proportion of subjects with plasma HIV-1 RNA ≥50 copies/mL) because the upper bound of the 95% CI for the adjusted treatment difference is less than 4%. b Based on Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel-stratified analysis adjusting for baseline third-agent class (PI, INSTI, or NNRTI). The other Snapshot outcomes (HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL and no virologic data in the visit window) were combined into a single category for the analysis, and subjects who had no virologic data at Week 144 were assumed to have virologic response (<50 copies/mL). c At Week 144 in the secondary analysis (proportion of subjects achieving plasma HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL), the adjusted treatment difference was 4.2% (95% CI: -1.1%, 9.5%). d Five and 2 subjects in the DOVATO and TBR arms, respectively, had no Week 144 Snapshot data due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Week 48 a Week 144 Virologic Outcomes DOVATO (n = 369) TBR (n = 372) DOVATO (n = 369) TBR (n = 372) Virologic nonresponse (≥50 copies/mL) <1% 1% <1% 1% Treatment Difference (95% CI) b -0.3% (-1.2%, 0.7%) -1.1% (-2.4%, 0.2%) HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL c 93% 93% 86% 82% Reasons for virologic nonresponse Data in window ≥50 copies/mL 0 0 0 0 Discontinued for lack of efficacy 0 1% 0 1% Discontinued for other reasons and ≥50 copies/mL <1% 0 <1% 0 Change in ART 0 0 0 <1% Reasons for no virologic data at Week 48 or Week 144 window 7% 6% 14% 17% Discontinued trial due to adverse event or death 3% <1% 6% 2% Discontinued trial for other reasons 3% 6% 7% 15% Missing data during window but on trial d 0 <1% 1% 0 In TANGO, treatment outcomes between treatment arms were similar across the stratification factor, baseline third-agent class (PI, INSTI, or NNRTI), and across subgroups by age, sex, race, baseline CD4 + cell count, CDC HIV disease stage, and countries. The median change from baseline in CD4 + T-cell count at Week 144 was 36.0 cells/mm 3 in the DOVATO arm and 35.0 cells/mm 3 in the TBR arm.

Clinical Trial Results in Adolescent Subjects

The 48-week efficacy of DOVATO was evaluated in an open-label multicenter trial (DANCE) in 30 evaluable treatment-naïve HIV-1–infected adolescents 12 to less than18 years of age and weighing at least 25 kg. Eighty-seven percent (26/30) of subjects achieved HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL at Week 48, and the mean increase from baseline in CD4+ cell count was 234 cells/mm 3 at Week 48 .

Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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